Comparison
GarageOS vs building your own garage software
Every year we meet a workshop that hired 'a guy who codes' to build a bespoke booking system. It usually works for six months, then the guy moves on.
GarageOS is the same idea, but maintained forever and priced like a subscription instead of a project.
| Area | Alternative | GarageOS |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost | £5–20k+ upfront | Monthly subscription |
| Ongoing maintenance | You own every bug | Included |
| New features | You pay per change | Shipped continuously |
| DVLA / MOT APIs | You integrate | Built-in |
| Backups & uptime | Your problem | UK-hosted, managed |
Bespoke makes sense when you have a genuinely unique process. Booking a bay isn't it.
Frequently asked questions
- Can we tailor GarageOS?
- You can tailor the service menu, hours, capacity, deposits and templates — anything workshop-specific.